McDowell Lake is a freshwater lake located in Stevens County, Washington. At an elevation of 2306 ft. and 10.8 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including tench, brook trout, rainbow trout and pumpkinseed sunfish. McDowell Lake provides good shoreline access.
Stocked Fish: RainbowMcDowell Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.03 lbs. In the past, McDowell Lake stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 0.73 lbs.
Date | Quantity | Fish |
April 20, 2021 | 1559 | Rainbow @ 0.53lbs |
April 8, 2021 | 140 | Rainbow @ 3.03lbs |
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McDowell Lake provides excellent opportunities for brook trout and rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch tench and pumpkinseed sunfish throughout the year.
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Pumpkinseed Sunfish |
An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at McDowell Lake over the past few years.
Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout.
A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.
There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to McDowell Lake, including
Starvation Lake, Potter's Pond, Bayley Lake, Rocky Lake and Coffin Lake.
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For November:
Rainbow trout
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For November:
Rainbow trout
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For November:
Brook trout
Rainbow trout
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For November:
Rainbow trout
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For November:
Brook trout
Tiger trout
Yellow perch
Black crappie
Rainbow trout
Brown bullhead
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
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